Abstract: The present invention relates to a family of preferably bio-based plasticisers and resins containing said plasticisers. The disclosed plasticisers belong to the poly (ester ether) family. Resins containing the plasticisers exhibit a broad range of applicability in terms of suitable processing techniques and utilisation for final products.

Abstract: A biological sample collection device (e.g., swab) can include elongated body (e.g., shaft) extending from a collecting portion (e.g., swab body or tip) at a first end to a connecting portion at a second end along a longitudinal axis. The elongated shaft and the swab body can be formed of flexible materials. The connecting portion may be configured to associate with a handle or sealing cap. A biological sample collection system can include the sample collection device, a sealing cap, and a sample preservation vessel. In use, the sample collection device may be associated with the sealing cap, used at a biological sample site to collect the biological sample, and enclosed in the sample preservation vessel by associating the sealing cap with the sample preservation vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating an aneurysm in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a SELP. Disclosed are methods of preventing rupture of an aneurysm comprising administering to a subject having an aneurysm a composition comprising a SELP, wherein the SELP is present in the aneurysm and prevents rupture. Also disclosed are methods of embolizing an aneurysm in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising SEEP. Disclosed are methods of treating AVM in a subject comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising a SELP. In some aspects, the SELP embolizes an abnormal blood vessel in the AVM. Disclosed are methods of embolizing an AVM in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a SELP, wherein the SELP embolizes an abnormal blood vessel in the AVM.

Abstract: Described herein are in situ gelling compositions. The compositions include an anti-inflammatory polysaccharide and a gelling polymer, wherein the composition is a liquid prior to administration to a subject but converts to a gel upon administration to the subject. The compositions described herein have numerous applications with respect to the local treatment (reduction or prevention) of inflammation and/or tissue damage.

Abstract: A measurement system is provided for a wind turbine having a plurality of rotor blades mounted to a spinner at the front of a nacelle and arranged to rotate in a rotor plane. The measurement system includes a measuring device for determining a pressure at a number of pressure measurement points. The pressure measurement points are arranged in front of the rotor plane, an analysis module for generating a control signal on the basis of the pressure measurements, and output means for issuing the control signal to a controller of the wind turbine.

Abstract: A nucleic acid probe, a method of immobilizing the nucleic acid probe to a solid support and the solid support including the immobilized probes using UV light. The nucleic acid probe includes a terminus anchor chain portion, and a capture portion wherein the terminus anchor chain portion includes a sequence of at least 18 nucleotides composed of stretches of up to 5 nucleotides of base type X with intermediate nucleotide(s) of base type Cytosine (C) and optionally one nucleotide of base type Guanine (G) or a sequence with at least 90% similarity thereto, wherein each base type X independently of each other designate base type Thymine (T) or base type Uracil (U).

Abstract: Described herein are chemoembolic compositions and agents. The compositions include one or more anti-cancer agents and a silk-elastinlike protein polymer, wherein the compositions are liquids prior to administration to a subject but convert to hydrogels upon administration to the subject. Administration of the Chemoembolic compositions to tumor and/or tumor vasculature in a subject having cancer can result in reduced or inhibited blood flow to the tumor as well as localized, sustained release of the anti-cancer agent in the vicinity of the tumor. Reduction in blood flow, in turn, results in a reduction of tumor volume and/or inhibition of tumor growth, while localized release of the anti-cancer agent results in reduced systemic effects and lower overall toxicity of treatment with the compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are chemoembolic compositions and agents. The compositions include one or more anti-cancer agents and a silk-elastinlike protein polymer, wherein the compositions are liquids prior to administration to a subject but convert to hydrogels upon administration to the subject. Administration of the chemoembolic compositions to tumor and/or tumor vasculature in a subject having cancer can result in reduced or inhibited blood flow to the tumor as well as localized, sustained release of the anti-cancer agent in the vicinity of the tumor. Reduction in blood flow, in turn, results in a reduction of tumor volume and/or inhibition of tumor growth, while localized release of the anti-cancer agent results in reduced systemic effects and lower overall toxicity of treatment with the compositions.

Abstract: In the present invention a family of preferably bio-based resins is disclosed. The resins exhibit a broad range of applicability in terms of suitable processing techniques. The resins are designed in a manner that allows the introduction of functional in the resin backbone capable of providing adhesion towards reinforcements. The invention also relates to specimen manufactured with said resin.

Abstract: Described herein are in situ gelling compositions. The compositions include an anti-inflammatory polysaccharide and a gelling polymer, wherein the composition is a liquid prior to administration to a subject but converts to a gel upon administration to the subject. The compositions described herein have numerous applications with respect to the local treatment (reduction or prevention) of inflammation and/or tissue damage.

Abstract: A device for absorbing heat generated by curing of a curable matrix material, particularly heat generated by curing of a curable matrix material embedding a textile structure including a number of reinforcing fibers is provided. The device includes at least one envelope element defining at least one inner volume, and at least one thermally conductive heat absorbing element disposed within the at least one inner volume of the at least one envelope element. In a further embodiment, the at least one envelope element may be built of or include at least one non-adhering material which does not adhere to the curable or cured matrix material.

Abstract: A nucleic acid probe, a method of immobilizing the nucleic acid probe to a solid support and the solid support including the immobilized probes using UV light. The nucleic acid probe includes a terminus anchor chain portion, and a capture portion wherein the terminus anchor chain portion includes a sequence of at least 18 nucleotides composed of stretches of up to 5 nucleotides of base type X with intermediate nucleotide(s) of base type Cytosine (C) and optionally one nucleotide of base type Guanine (G) or a sequence with at least 90% similarity thereto, wherein each base type X independently of each other designate base type Thymine (T) or base type Uracil (U).

Abstract: Described herein are chemoembolic compositions and agents. The compositions include one or more anti-cancer agents and a silk-elastinlike protein polymer, wherein the compositions are liquids prior to administration to a subject but convert to hydrogels upon administration to the subject. Administration of the chemoembolic compositions to tumor and/or tumor vasculature in a subject having cancer can result in reduced or inhibited blood flow to the tumor as well as localized, sustained release of the anti-cancer agent in the vicinity of the tumor. Reduction in blood flow, in turn, results in a reduction of tumor volume and/or inhibition of tumor growth, while localized release of the anti-cancer agent results in reduced systemic effects and lower overall toxicity of treatment with the compositions.

Abstract: A method of determining a degree of yaw error of a wind turbine is provided. The method includes obtaining wind pressure measurement values from in front of the rotor plane, which wind pressure measurement values exhibit a periodic nature related to a rotation of a spinner of the wind turbine, performing a signal processing step to process the wind pressure measurement values to determine a phase offset of the wind pressure measurement values relative to an angular reference, and deriving a yaw error angle from the phase offset. A method of establishing a relationship between a phase offset of wind pressure measurement values and a degree of yaw error of a wind turbine, a yaw error determination unit, and a wind turbine are also provided.

Abstract: A casting apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a resin overflow container for use in casting processes, comprising: a curing accelerator for a resin in the overflow container. The resin overflow container may include a compartment arranged within the overflow container. The compartment may be adapted to release the curing accelerator after the overflow container has been at least partly filled with resin. The apparatus may also include a mold; and a drain connecting the mold and the overflow container or being part of an overflow container outlet for drawing off resin of the overflow container.

Abstract: In a content providing system, in a case where the display of an advertisement is instructed during the playback of content data, a client device pauses the playback of content data and plays back the advertisement data. A content providing device, after the advertisement data is played, increases the amount of time for which the content data can be played by an amount predefined for the advertisement Also, the content providing device, after transmitting the advertisement data, transmits content data corresponding to the amount of time for which content data can be played.

Abstract: A method for modifying a rate of temperature change of an epoxy resin composition in a resin container during a resin casting process is proposed. The resin composition has at least one epoxy monomer component and a curing agent. A passivation agent for the curing agent is added to the epoxy resin composition. A resin container arrangement for use in such a resin transfer moulding process, a composite product having an epoxy resin composition, and a use of an organic acid in an epoxy resin casting process as a passivation agent for modifying the rate of temperature change in a resin container containing an epoxy resin composition are proposed.

Abstract: A method for modifying a rate of temperature change of an epoxy resin composition in a resin container during a resin casting process is proposed. The resin composition has at least one epoxy monomer component and a curing agent. A passivation agent for the curing agent is added to the epoxy resin composition. A resin container arrangement for use in such a resin transfer moulding process, a composite product having an epoxy resin composition, and a use of an organic acid in an epoxy resin casting process as a passivation agent for modifying the rate of temperature change in a resin container containing an epoxy resin composition are proposed.

Abstract: A device for absorbing heat generated by curing of a curable matrix material, particularly heat generated by curing of a curable matrix material embedding a textile structure including a number of reinforcing fibres is provided. The device includes at least one envelope element defining at least one inner volume, and at least one thermally conductive heat absorbing element disposed within the at least one inner volume of the at least one envelope element. In a further embodiment, the at least one envelope element may be built of or include at least one non-adhering material which does not adhere to the curable or cured matrix material.

Abstract: A wind turbine comprises wind turbine blades extending substantially radially from a hub on a main shaft having a substantially horizontal axis. The blades together with the hub form a rotor, which can be put into rotation by wind. The main shaft is rotatable mounted in a nacelle on top of a tower, and the nacelle may be rotated around a vertical axis in relation to the tower to adjust the rotor in relation to a prevailing wind direction. The wind turbine further comprises a yaw brake comprising a brake calliper and a brake disc or ring having a first side with a first surface and second side with a second surface, the yaw brake, when activated, acting as a rotation restriction of the nacelle in relation to the tower. The brake disc or ring is provided with one or more grooves formed in the first and/or second surfaces.